Information on Driveline Clunk Noise – 2020 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Trucks

2020 Chevrolet Silverado

NHTSA ID Number: 10168212 Manufacturer Communication Number: 990420002K Summary This informational bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operations.   532 Affected Products Vehicles BUICK CASCADA 2016-2019 BUICK ENCLAVE 2010-2020 BUICK ENCORE 2013-2020 BUICK ENVISION 2016-2020 BUICK LACROSSE 2010-2019 BUICK LUCERNE 2010-2012 BUICK REGAL 2011-2020 BUICK VERANO 2012-2017 … Read more

Rear 60% Seatback Locked in Down Position When Folded, Will Not Return to Upright Position – 2013-2016 Buick Encore & Chevrolet Trax

2016 Buick Encore

NHTSA ID Number: 10116593 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-NA-016 Summary This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the rear 60% seatback locked in the down position when folded, and will not return to upright position.   8 Affected Products Vehicles BUICK ENCORE 2013-2016 CHEVROLET TRAX 2013-2016     SEOCONTENT-START Rear 60% Seatback … Read more

Poor Heater Performance – 2015-2016 Chevrolet Colorado & GMC Canyon

2016 Chevrolet Colorado

NHTSA ID Number: 10096234 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5491 Summary THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR VEHICLE WITH POOR HEAT. TECHNICIAN WILL REMOVE THE TEMPERATURE ACTUATOR AND INSPECT FOR CRACKS. IF THE SHAFT IS CRACKED IN ONE PLACE, INSTALL A #4 HOSE CLAMP OVER THE TEMPERATURE VALVE SHAFT. … Read more

Diagnostic Tip – Diesel Exhaust Fluid System Contamination – 2010-2023 Chevrolet & GMC

Chevrolet GMC Cadillac

NHTSA ID Number: 10222781 Manufacturer Communication Number: 19-NA-237 Summary This informational bulletin explains how to identify possible DEF contamination.   Condition Some customers may comment on one or more of the following conditions:   Cause This condition may be caused by contamination in the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system and it’s components.   Correction Note: Please follow … Read more

Duramax Intermittent High Idle Or Elevated Idle Descriptions – 2010-2016 Chevrolet & GMC

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

NHTSA ID Number: 10111705 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP4912E   Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on vehicles that may have an intermittent high idle. If a technician has duplicated, or the customer description aligns with the speeds mentioned in the idle speed description tables, the idle speed should be considered a normal characteristic … Read more